Thursday, October 6, 2011

Egypt's ruling generals accused of buying time to stay in power



Military denies plan to shoehorn one of its own into presidency after unveiling 18-month timetable for transition to civilian rule

Jack Shenker
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 6 October 2011

"Egypt's ruling military generals have unveiled plans that could see them retain power for another 18 months, increasing fears that the country's democratic transition process is under threat.

The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) took control of Egypt after the toppling of President Hosni Mubarak in February, and initially promised to return to their barracks within six months. But since then the "roadmap" to an elected, civilian government has been beset by delays and controversies, fuelling speculation that the army could be buying time in an attempt to shoehorn one of their own senior commanders into the presidency....."

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